University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Benefits
$2,500 non-renewable scholarship.

Eligibility
At least a 2.7 cumulative GPA.
At least 24-30 credits.
Reserve housing and Enrollment 101 by June 14.
Must declare a major in one of the following disciplines:

• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Agriculture
• Math

Deadline

Must apply and accept admissions by June 14, 2013.

Contact
Tyrone Young
Director of Admissions and Recruitment
tyoung@umes.edu 
(410) 651-6411

University of Akron

Akron Advantage Gold Award

Benefits
$9,000 per year.

Eligibility
Out-of-state residency.
Full-time status.
Remain in good academic standing.
Renewable up to six semesters.

Additional Information
There is no scholarship application.  Your admission application will determine your eligibility for scholarships.

Partners in Excellence Scholarship

Benefits
$2,500 per year for students with a 3.5 GPA or higher.
$2,000 per year for students with a 3.25 GPA or higher.

Eligibility
Must have at least 24 credits.
Renewable up to six, full-time semesters.

Deadline
June 1 for fall semester, Dec. 1 for spring semester.
There is no scholarship application.  Your admission application will determine your eligibility for scholarships.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Phi Theta Kappa members will receive $1,000 per year in addition to other scholarships they receive.

Contact
Karen Dickerson
Director, Transfer and Adult Student Enrollment Center
kdicker@uakron.edu
(330) 972-6415

McDaniel College

McDaniel College Transfer Scholarships

Benefits & Eligibility
$18,000 per year with a 3.5 GPA or higher and Phi Theta Kappa status.
$16,000 per year with a 3.2 GPA or higher.
$14,000 per year with GPA between 2.8 and 3.2.

Deadline
April 15 for fall admission, January 4 for spring admission.

A separate scholarship application is not required; complete the application for admission and if you're qualified, you'll receive a scholarship.  Students must have at least 15 college credits to be eligible for the scholarships.

For more information, visit www.mcdaniel.edu/undergraduate/admissions/apply/new-transfer-scholarships.

University of Maryland

University System of Maryland

2013 – 2014 Regents Scholarships

For Maryland Community College Transfer Students

Regents Scholarships	Number of awards	Criteria
Kelly	1	s Earn a 3.8 GPA or higher s Complete a minimum of 56 credits s Demonstrate financial need s Pursue any major leading to a bachelor’s degree at any USM institution
Kelly at Hagerstown	1	s Earn a 3.8 GPA or higher s Complete a minimum of 56 credits s Demonstrate financial need s Pursue any major leading to a bachelor’s degree at the USM Hagerstown Center
Kelly at Shady Grove	1	s Earn a 3.8 GPA or higher s Complete a minimum of 56 credits s Demonstrate financial need s Pursue any major leading to a bachelor’s degree at the Univ. at Shady Grove
Part-Time  Weinberg	1	s Earn a 4.0 GPA s Complete an Associate’s degree s Pursue any major for a bachelor’s degree at any USM institution on a part-time basis s Tuition and mandatory fees will be provided plus a small stipend for books and educational expenses
Shipley	1	s Earn a 4.0 GPA s Complete an Associate’s degree s Pursue any major leading to the bachelor’s degree at any USM institution
TOTAL	5

If a student wishes to apply for multiple scholarships for which they are qualified, they need to submit individual applications for each scholarship.

Each packet must include the following documentation:

1.    Scholarship coversheet (see the attached documents for each scholarship’s cover sheet)

2.    Personal statement of the student’s educational and career goals

3.    One “official” copy (in a sealed envelope) and one “unofficial” copy of the community college transcript 

4.     Unofficial copies or grade slips from all other colleges and universities attended

5.    Résumé or listing of the student’s extracurricular and community activities

6.    Evidence of the student’s scholarly and creative activities – limit of two items (can include copies of research papers, published material, honors, awards, etc.)

7.     One or two letters of recommendation from faculty or staff members at the community college 

8.    A copy of student’s 2013 – 2014 FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR). More information about the FAFSA can be obtained at:

http://studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa/next-steps/student-aid-report

Please note:
1.  To find the applications, look for an e-mail about Regents in your student e-mail, or contact your campus representative (listed below) for the applications.

1.    All application information given to the MC Internal Selection Committee to be considered for the community college nomination will not be returned.

2.    Preference will be given to Maryland residents during the scholarship selection process.

3.    Students must submit the FAFSA in order to be considered for any of the Kelly Regents Scholarships.

4.    Students should review the Regents Checklist in each application document and use that list as part of their application coversheet. It also has “Tips for Success” for each scholarship.

The internal deadline to submit Regents Scholarship Applications to a campus representative is 4:30 p.m. on April 29, 2013.

Germantown: Audrey Hill – audrey.hill@montgomerycollege.edu, Germantown Counseling Center, SA 179 

Rockville: Jessica Present – jessica.present@montgomerycollege.edu, Rockville Counseling Center, CB 212 

Takoma Park/Silver Spring: Deborah Chambers – deborah.chambers@montgomerycollege.edu, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Counseling Center, ST 122

University of Maryland

University System of Maryland Foundation/SECU Scholarships

Benefits

$5,000 to help with tuition, fees and academic expenses.
This scholarship applies toward any of USM's 11 undergraduate institutions.

Eligibility
Student must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrate financial need.
Preference will be given to students who have completed their associate's degree.

Deadline
May 1

For more information, visit www.secumd.org/community/secu-in-the-community/scholarships.aspx.

University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship

Benefits
Full tuition for four consecutive semesters.

Eligibility
Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5.
Completion of 56 credits or an Associate’s Degree.
Be a resident of the state of Maryland at the time the scholarship application is submitted.
Student must submit a transfer application for the term in which they want to enroll, prior to submitting the scholarship application.
Must be enrolled full-time (12 credits per semester) to continue receiving scholarship.

Deadline
March 1

For more information, visit http://www.admissions.umd.edu/finaid/MeritScholarshipsForTransferStudents.php.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County - Transfer Scholars in IT and Engineering

Benefits
Up to $6,700 in scholarships per year.

Eligibility
Must transfer to UMBC for the fall 2013 semester as a full-time student.
Majoring in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, chemical or mechanical engineering.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Must have financial need as determined by FAFSA.

Deadline

The T-Site Application is due February 14, 2013.

Contact

Dr. Susan Martin

Associate Director, Center for Women in Technology, UMBC

(410) 455-3109

For more information, visit www.cwit.umbc.edu/tsite. 

Georgetown University

Georgetown Preferred Consideration Program

For over 20 years, Georgetown University has solicited nominations from a select number of community colleges to participate in the Georgetown Preferred Consideration Program. We are pleased that Montgomery College is one of the select community colleges that Georgetown includes in this program.

This program invites MC to recommend two or three strong applicants interested in continuing their studies at Georgetown. The typical student accepted under this transfer admission program has achieved a college GPA of 3.7 or higher.

Any student who would like to be considered for this Georgetown Preferred Program needs to submit the following documents:

• A copy of their completed Georgetown application (students need to have applied for Fall, 2013).
• A copy of the essay they submitted with their application.
• A letter of recommendation from one of their MC professors.
• An MC transcript and a transcript from any other post-secondary schools attended.

 These documents need to be submitted by Friday, February 22, 2013 to one of the following campus coordinators:

Rockville – Jessica Present, jessica.present@montgomerycollege.edu 

Germantown – Audrey Hill, audrey.hill@montgomerycollege.edu 

Takoma Park/Silver Spring – roberta.buckberg@montgomerycollege.edu

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County MARC U*STAR Transfer Scholarship

Minority Access to Research Careers

Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research

Benefits

Nearly full fall and spring tuition at UMBC.

A generous stipend, defined by Federal standards, to help defray the cost of room and board.

Travel funds for approved scientific meetings.

Extensive academic and career advising support.

Supplemental courses in Scientific Writing; and Research Ethics and Integrity.

Opportunities for seminars and activities.

Guidance in applying to graduate school.

GRE Prep Course (tentative).

Eligibility

Transferring to UMBC with a minimum of 60 credits.

Have a 3.2 GPA each semester and a cumulative GPA of 3.2.

Plan to pursue a Ph.D. and a career in biomedical research or mathematics.

Demonstrate an interest in the advancement of underrepresented minorities in the sciences.

Citizen, non-citizen national or permanent resident of the United States.

Agree to fulfill all program requirements including a sustained research project with an approved mentor from UMBC or another nearby research facility throughout the academic year.

Deadline

The MARC U* STAR Trainee Application is due January 25, 2013.

Contact

Taifa Simpson, MARC Assistant Director

hibbert@umbc.edu 

(410) 455-2634

For more information, visit www.umbc.edu/MARC/index.html. 

Towson University

Towson Connection Program
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Benefits
TCP scholarship levels are based on their Maryland community college cumulative GPA.

•  3.5 to 3.74 GPA = $500 per term for four consecutive full-time terms, provided they maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA at TU.
• 3.75 to 4.0 GPA = $1,000 per term for four consecutive full-time terms, provided they maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA at TU.

Members are guaranteed acceptance into the Honors College upon completion of the Honors application process.  As a TCP Honors student, they will receive a $500 Honors College.
Scholarship is for four consecutive terms provided the student maintain a minimum 3.30 GPA.
Students receive a $100 TCP Grant applied to each TU credit up to a maximum of 6 credits while enrolled at a Maryland community college (i.e., 3-credit course = $300 TCP Grant).

Eligibility
Maryland community college students who have completed between 12 and 30 credits with a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible for membership in the TCP.  All qualifying credits must be earned at the student’s designated TCP Maryland community college.
Members must earn an associate degree with a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA within four years of beginning TCP membership.
They must enroll full-time at TU within one year of completion of the associate degree.
They must remain full-time students while in the TCP.
Those who transfer to another higher education institution instead of TU forfeit their eligibility for future TCP benefits.

Deadline
TCP agreements must be received and postmarked before January 1 for the spring semester and May 1 for the following fall semester.

For more information, visit    http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/uploadedFiles/EDU/Counseling_and_Advising/Transfer/Transfer_Resources/TOWSON-CONNECTION-PROGRAM.pdf

Contact
transfer@towson.edu

Towson University at the Universities at Shady Grove

Molly Caitlin Counihan Endowed Scholarships

Benefits
Endowed scholarship is awarded to a student entering the Towson University dual certification program in Elementary and Special Education at the Universities at Shady Grove.

Eligibility
Must be transferring from Montgomery College to the USG/Towson Education program.
Must have at least a 2.75 GPA.
Incoming junior or senior.

For more information, visit http://www.shadygrove.umd.edu/academics/undergraduate/education/info-bs-elem-ed/elem-sped. 

University of Maryland, University College

University of Maryland, University College Transfer Scholarships

Benefits
$3,300 per academic year for full-time students or $1,650 per academic year for part-time students.
Scholarship can be renewed based on academic performance.

Eligibility
Complete an Associate's Degree.
3.0 GPA or higher.

For more information, visit http://www.umuc.edu/students/aid/scholarships/otherscholarships/ccsp/maryland.cfm. 

Dual Enrollment Scholarship

Benefits
Between $500 and $1,000 per semester.
Scholarship can be renewed based on academic performance.

Eligibility
Students who are close to earning their Associate's Degree at MC and wish to begin classes toward their Bachelor's Degree at the same time.
3.0 GPA or higher and plan to transfer to UMUC.
Enroll in at least one three credit course at UMUC.

Contact for UMUC Scholarships
Ashley Arvin, Assistant Director of College and University Partnerships
ashley.arvin@umuc.edu
(443) 459-3514

For more information, visit http://www.umuc.edu/students/aid/scholarships/otherscholarships/ccsp/dual.cfm. 

University of Baltimore

University of Baltimore, Wilson Presidential Scholarship

Benefits

Covers 100 percent of in-state tuition.

Eligibility
Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5
Earned at least 60 credits.
Must be seeking first bachelor's degree.

Deadline
Submit all materials by March 1.

For more information, visit http://www.ubalt.edu/admission/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/transferscholarships.cfm.

Washington Adventist University

Washington Adventist University Transfer Scholarships

Dean's Scholarship
$3,000 annually for students with a 3.2 and above GPA.

Founder's Scholarship
$1,500 annually for students with a 2.75 - 3.19 GPA.

Awards are renewable provided the student is enrolled full-time and remains in good academic standing.

For more information, visit http://www.wau.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=92&Itemid=513. 

Florida International University

Florida International University Transfer Scholarships

Benefits
$5,050 per year, renewable for one year.

Eligibility
At least a 3.0 GPA.
60 transferable credit hours.
Students transferring from a non-Florida institution. 
Must maintain cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
Must complete 30 credit hours for the academic year (fall and spring only).

Deadline
Priority transfer application deadline for fall: May 1. For spring: October 1.

For more information, visit http://admissions.fiu.edu/financial/scholarships_transfer.php.

George Washington University

George Washington University School of Engineering Cybersecurity Scholarship 

CyberCorps: Department of Defense, Information Assurance Scholarship Program

Benefits

$14,000 tuition scholarship

$1,250 for books

Summer internship at a U.S. Department of Defense agency (hiring agency announced by DoD upon scholarship award).

Service Requirement: At the same U.S. DoD agency as the internship, one full year for each year or partial year on scholarship OR in the Reserve or National Guard, two full years for each year or partial year on scholarship.

Duration of scholarship: 2 years – can be extended and more funding provided with agency approval

Eligibility

Cumulative 3.2 GPA

Accepted or applied for full-time enrollment at GW as a junior or higher with a major in an area related to computer security and information assurance.

Deadline

January 31, 2013

For more information, visit www.seas.gwu.edu/cybercorps/.

CyberCorps: National Science Foundation, Scholarships for Service

Benefits

$20,000 tuition scholarship

Health insurance reimbursement up to $1,200

Professional development allowance of $3,000 for SFS Job Fair and other travel

Professional certification

$1,000 for books

Summer internship at an appropriate federal government employer

Service Requirement: At an appropriate government employer, one year for each year or partial year on scholarship

Duration of scholarship: 2 years

Eligibility

Cumulative 3.0 GPA

Accepted or applied for full-time enrollment at GW as a junior or higher with a major in an area related to computer security and information assurance.

Deadline

January 31, 2013

For more information, visit www.seas.gwu.edu/cybercorps/.

Points of Contact at MC

Rockville – Jessica Present, jessica.present@montgomerycollege.edu (240) 567-5063

Germantown – Audrey Hill, audrey.hill@montgomerycollege.edu (240) 567-6965

Takoma Park/Silver Spring – roberta.buckberg@montgomerycollege.edu (240) 567-1614

Phi Theta Kappa

Members of Phi Theta Kappa honors society who apply to GW are considered for academic tuition scholarships of $7,500 ($15,000 for two years). To qualify for consideration, the applicant must apply to enter GW for the fall semester on a full-time basis, present proof of membership in Phi Theta Kappa and have at least 56 semester hours of transferable credit with a cumulative GPA of 3.7.

West Virginia University

West Virginia University Transfer Scholarships

Benefits
Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 per year.
Scholarships are awarded for four semesters.
Must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA to continue receiving scholarship.

Eligibility
At least a 3.0 transfer GPA.
Minimum of 15 transferable hours to WVU.

Deadline
Must apply by July 1.
No separate scholarship application required.

For more information, visit http://undergradscholarships.wvu.edu/transfer_scholarships. 

American University

American University Transfer Merit Scholarships

Benefits

Transfer scholarship amounts range from $6,000 to $15,000 per year and are renewable for 2 years.

Eligibility
Transfer students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 will be considered for a merit-based scholarship.
Students with 45 credits or more will have priority consideration.
Merit scholarships are awarded to the strongest applicants in the pool.

Deadline
Fall applicants: March 1, Spring applicants: November 1

For more information, visit www.american.edu/financialaid/transferscholarships.cfm.

Mount St. Mary's University

Mount St. Mary's University Guaranteed Transfer Academic Scholarships

Benefits & Eligibility
$8,000 per year with a 3.5 GPA.
$6,000 per year with between a 3.0 and 3.49 GPA.
$4,000 per year with between a 2.8 and 2.99 GPA.

Phi Theta Kappa members receive an additional $2,500 per year.

For more information, visit www.msmary.edu/admissions/transfer-students/transfer-scholarships.html.

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Notre Dame of Maryland University Transfer Scholarships

Benefits
$11,000 - $14,000 per year, renewable up to 3 years.

Eligibility
At least 30 credits.
3.2 GPA or higher.

Transfer students with a 3.7 GPA or Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society students may be eligible for a scholarship for half of their tuition.

Deadline
All applicants for admission are automatically reviewed for an award.

For more information, visit www.ndm.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/institutional/.

Coppin State University

Coppin State University Gold Transfer Merit Award

Benefits
$1,500 per year, renewable up to 4 semesters.

Eligibility
Successful completion of at least 56 credits.
2.8 GPA or higher.

For more information, visit www.coppin.edu/info/200914/student_life.

Coppin State University Blue Transfer Merit Award

Benefits
$800 per year, renewable up to 6 semesters.

Eligibility
Successful completion of at least 25 credits.
2.5 GPA or higher.

For more information, visit www.coppin.edu/info/200914/student_life.

Goucher College

Goucher College Transfer Scholarships

Benefits
$8,500 to $10,000.

Eligibility
3.2 GPA or above.
Scholarships are renewable through graduation or a total of six semesters, provided student maintains a 3.0 GPA.

Deadline
Admitted transfer applicants are considered for these scholarships.

Admitted Phi Theta Kappa-designated community college applicants will be awarded $10,000 annually.

For more information, visit www.goucher.edu/admissions/tuition-and-financial-assistance/scholarship-information.

Frostburg State University

Frostburg State University Academic Excellence Scholarship for Transfer Students

Benefits
Between $1,000 and $2,000 per academic year toward total cost of education, depending on degree of student's academic excellence.
Available for up to six semesters, provided student maintains minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and completes at least 24 credits per academic year.

Eligibility
Minimum of 30 transferable credits at time of application.
3.7 cumulative GPA.
Enrolled full-time at Montgomery College.

Deadline
Priority given to students completing the application for admission by March 1.

For more information, visit http://www.frostburg.edu/fsu/assets/File/ungrad/faid/pdf/Academic%20Scholarships%202011-12.pdf.

Frostburg State University Associates Degree Scholars Award

Benefits
$2,500 per academic year to be applied toward cost of education for up to two years.

Must maintain a 3.0 GPA and be enrolled full-time at Frostburg to continue receiving award.

Eligibility
Must transfer with an A.A., A.S., A.A.T. or certain A.A.S. degrees.

Must have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA.

Deadline
Priority given to students completing application for admission by February 1. Recipients of the award must accept offer of admission by May 1.

University of Miami

University of Miami Transfer Scholarships

Benefits
$5,000 to $16,000 awarded to select transfer students.

Eligibility
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75.
To be considered, you must submit your Common Application of Admission.
Scholarship winners must complete at least 12 credit hours during each the fall and spring semesters.
Scholarship is automatically renewed for the second year.

Deadline
Application/scholarship consideration deadline is March 1.

For more information, visit http://www.miami.edu/admission/index.php/undergraduate_admission/costsandfinancialresources/scholarships/transfer_academic_scholarships/.  

Morgan State University

Morgan State University Transfer Scholarships

Clayon Stansbury Scholarship
Earned either an A.A. or A.S. degree.
Entry GPA of 3.5.
Provides $1,500 per semester for tuition and fees, renewable for up to 2.5 years.
Transfer of up to 60 credits.
Must maintain cumulative GPA of 3.3 at Morgan.
Deadline: November 15 for fall, February 15 for spring.

George W. F. McMechen Scholarship

Earned either 56 credits, an A.A. or A.S. degree.
Entry GPA of 3.4.
Provides $2,500 per semester for tuition and fees, renewable for up to 2.5 years.
Must maintain cumulative GPA of 3.3.
Deadline: November 15 for fall, February 15 for spring.

Contact
Jared O. Perry, Honors Program Coordinator
jared.perry@morgan.edu
(443) 885-3429

For more information, visit http://www.morgan.edu/academics/university_honors_program/honors_scholarships/scholarships-fall_2013.html.